New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing): Fees & Entry Requirements at Southern Institute of Technology, New Zealand

New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Embark on a rewarding career as a veterinary nursing professional with the two-year New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) programme. This program focuses on Companion Animal care and includes 750 hours of work placement.


This qualification provides the technical knowledge and clinical/practical skills to work as a veterinary nurse. You will learn the skills needed to help animals attain, maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life. Graduates will also be able to practice sustainably and to engage in on-going learning in the field.



Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$23,500.00 (11,82,747) per year
Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

133 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$23,500.00 (11,82,747) per year
Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)
Start date

March 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

133 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age, and have attained the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) with strand in Veterinary Nursing Assistant. Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 3 or above in a related discipline and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in ones own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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